Coyotes' Murphy Reports Improvement Tuesday

Coyotes Scratch Murphy On Monday With Illness

(3/10/15)Connor Murphy was scratched from Monday's game against the Predators due to an illness, the Associated Press reports.

Coyotes' Murphy (Illness) To Return Friday

(2/13/15)Connor Murphy (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's game against the Sharks, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

03/12/2015 17:09Coyotes' Murphy Slated To Play Thursday
Murphy (illness) is slated to play Thursday against the Blackhawks, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.Murphy missed Tuesday's game due to an illness, but was back on the ice for Wednesday's practice. He's expected to pair up with John Moore in his return to the lineup.

03/11/2015 15:19Coyotes' Murphy Practices Wednesday
Murphy (illness) participated in Wednesday's practice, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.Murphy skated as part of the Coyotes' third pairing during the session, which bodes well for his availability for Thursday's game against the Blackhawks. Coach Dave Tippett should provide official word on his status after the Coyotes complete their morning skate.

03/10/2015 16:39Coyotes' Murphy Reports Improvement Tuesday
Coach Dave Tippett indicated Murphy (illness) was feeling better Tuesday, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.Murphy was a scratched for Monday's loss to the Predators after coming down with the illness. If he's able to get back on the ice for Wednesday's practice, Murphy will have a good shot at playing Thursday versus the Blackhawks.

03/10/2015 14:49Coyotes Scratch Murphy On Monday With Illness
Murphy was scratched from Monday's game against the Predators due to an illness, the Associated Press reports.The Coyotes replaced Murphy will Brandon Gormley, who logged only 9:47 of action in his stead. Assuming Murphy's illness isn't anything too severe, there's a good chance he'll be back in action for Thursday's tilt with the Blackhawks.